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  1. Jesse James

    Plantar Fasciitis By Dr. Mark Cucuzzella

    Plantar FasciitisBy Dr. Mark Cucuzzellawww.trtreads.org Plantar Fasciitis is the common term for what should be more...
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  2. Jesse James

    Finding Relief From Plantar Fasciitis Expanded

    This is an expanded post from last week's video on Plantar Fasciitis. It goes into much further detail about a common underlying cause of PF-- hip dysfunction; and self massage exercises to help with pain reduction. Check it out and please share with your friends. Finding Relief From Plantar...
  3. Jesse James

    Finding Relief From Plantar Fasciitis

    Thanks Migangelo and Rick.
  4. Jesse James

    Finding Relief From Plantar Fasciitis

    I frequently get questions about specific injuries. Many of these are about plantar fasciitis. Here is an article I wrote with an explanation of what can cause PF and some quick easy exercises to help you get pain relief from plantar fasciitis. Finding Relief From Plantar Fasciitis Let me...
  5. Jesse James

    Barefoot/Minimalist Walking – Transition to Barefoot/Minimalist...

    Want to transition into barefoot or minimalist running? In order to develop pain and injury free form, you must learn to walk before you run. http://tao-fit.com/barefoot-minimalist-walking-running
  6. Jesse James

    Interval Training and The Importance of Good Form

    What is Form? When it comes to movement patterns, including – but certainly not limited to – squatting, lunging, running, jumping, throwing, etc, form is paramount. Break down in form is what breaks the body. Poor form is one of, if not the primary cause of, chronic pain and injury. This goes...
  7. Jesse James

    How to Ramp up Your Metabolism – Metabolic Conditioning 101

    Have you ever suffered an injury because of bad advice? It’s not your fault. There is so much misinformation out there on the internet that is dangerous. There’s no way around it. It concerns me to read advice – albeit from genuinely well meaning people – that I know, because I’ve seen it...
  8. Jesse James

    Injury: Recovery & The Grand Return. *Plus Bonus 12 Week Running Program

    Are you dealing with an injury? Here are my thoughts on healing through the pain, recovery, and the return to form. Plus a 12 week training program to help you get there pain and injury free. http://tao-fit.com/injury-recovery-the-grand-return-plus-bonus-12-week-running-program Jesse James...
  9. Jesse James

    TWELVE WEEK RUNNING PROGRAM FOR AN INJURY FREE BAREFOOT/MINIMALIST TRANSITION

    Last week I posted a six week program to help youslowly transition towards minimalist/barefoot walking and, ultimately, running. This weeks post is a 12 week program to slowly transition you into minimalist/barefoot running in a way that minimizes pain and injury, not just in the short term, but...
  10. Jesse James

    HOW TO INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAIN RELIEF USING A FOAM ROLLER

    This week is a video blog with how to instructions for temporary relief from common running/walking pains. For the best results with this quick do it yourself-massage therapy, spend 3-5 minutes massaging the areas described. It is important to follow up withfull body foam rolling techniquesas...
  11. Jesse James

    Not Just Any Movement, You Need Functional Movement

    The Human Body is a mechanical work of art. By design it is capable of a ridiculous amount of movement patterns, all at different degrees of intensity, from slow and steady to explosive and short. The ability to crawl, walk, run, jump, and climb each require an amazingly sophisticated movement...
  12. Jesse James

    MY PERSONAL STORY OF PAIN

    I started this blog four months ago. My goal was to share knowledge and self-care tips on the treatment ofchronic pain and injury. Until now I have focused my discussions ondeep tissue massage therapy,self-massage using foam roller therapy,corrective exercisesandbarefoot walking and running. Now...
  13. Jesse James

    THE SCAPULA: THE MAST AND SAILS OF THE BODY

    This is the final installment of my series on Posture. A few weeks ago, I describedposture as the absolute need for stability. “It is from stability that all healthy movement is derived.” I keyed in on thefeet as the foundationand thehips as the ballast of the body. Today I will...
  14. Jesse James

    A COMMON CAUSE OF LOW BACK AND SCIATIC PAIN – THE PIRIFORMIS

    Hi Mrozzo,Hope they help. If Hi Mrozzo, Hope they help. If you're looking for more injury prevention, I suggest investing in a foam roller. Below are a couple more articles on using the foam roller for injury prevention. Good luck http://tao-fit.com/foam-roller-therapy-for-beginners...
  15. Jesse James

    A COMMON CAUSE OF LOW BACK AND SCIATIC PAIN – THE PIRIFORMIS

    Hi Mrozzo,Hope they help. If Hi Mrozzo, Hope they help. If you're looking for more injury prevention, I suggest investing in a foam roller. Below are a couple more articles on using the foam roller for injury prevention. Good luck http://tao-fit.com/foam-roller-therapy-for-beginners...
  16. Jesse James

    STEM Footwear is giving away TWO pairs of their new Origins shoes! Expires September 28 at midnight

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  17. Jesse James

    THE HIPS – THE BODY’S BALLAST

    Last week I demonstrated that the foot is the foundation of your posture (see:Injury Prevention Begins at your Foot). In the article I discussed the role of the feet in providing stability and mobility for the body and gave examples of corrective exercises to build strength, stabilization, and...
  18. Jesse James

    THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR POSTURE | INJURY PREVENTION BEGINS AT YOUR FOOT

    Over the past couple of weeks, I talked aboutWhat is Posture- the fundamental need for stabilization to provide healthy movement; andYou Cannot Control Your Posture- postural control does not come from conscious thought. This brings up an obvious question. How do you train postural control? The...
  19. Jesse James

    Comment by 'Jesse James' in 'YOU CANNOT CONTROL YOUR POSTURE'

    Glad you find it helpful. Jesse James Retherford http://www.tao-fit.com
  20. Jesse James

    YOU CANNOT CONTROL YOUR POSTURE

    Last week I definedposture, not as an ideal position, but as thenecessary stabilty from which all healthy movement is derived. Today I am talking about the first step in re-engaging postural control. How did we get here? The human body is awe-inspiring. It is capable of moving with speed...
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